Suffolk Construction · 1 day ago
Manager, Business Development
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSuffolk Construction is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests, providing value across the entire project lifecycle. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for discovering, developing, and pursuing new business opportunities and relationships within Florida's East Coast sector/construction industry.
Civil EngineeringConstructionService Industry
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with regional and national Business Development Team to identify, maintain and pursue clients and projects
Coordinate pursuit activities with regional operational management
Follow up on qualified opportunities through the development of strategic relationships with architects, engineers, property brokers, developers, owners, and financing institutions
Conduct and gather research to identify potential business opportunities
Track all pursuit and relationship management information through Suffolk’s centralized system, CRM. Update information on a regular basis to keep CRM current and accurate
Execute initiatives identified and ensure detailed account plans are developed, maintained, and enhanced
Support the company’s response to requests for proposals and bid opportunities once qualified opportunities have been identified
Support preparation of document package with the Marketing Team and project team for the interview phase
Prepare effective presentations that embody the Suffolk brand
Represent Suffolk at relevant industry events and speaking engagements
Implementing the Suffolk BD processes, systems, tools and reports
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance Marketing or relevant discipline
Extensive knowledge of construction markets and business sectors is essential
Must possess excellent communication skills – both verbal and written, with ability to produce highly professional proposals and presentations
Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
Strong communication and excellent organizational skills
A strong sense of urgency, initiative, and attention to detail
Ability to develop and sustain effective relationships at different organizational levels with a wide range of stakeholders
Client focused having an ability to identify client needs, decision making criteria and how to align these to Suffolk's value proposition
Tenacity and curiosity of an entrepreneur
Possess judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
Proven ability to collaborate and prioritize within a matrix organization
Preferred
Desired 5+ years in the A,E,C industry
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles
Access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits
Dental, and vision insurance plans
Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care
Generous paid time off
401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources
Company paid and voluntary life insurance
Tax deferred savings accounts
10 backup daycare days each year
Short- and long-term disability
Commuter benefits
Company
Suffolk Construction
Suffolk Construction is a construction contracting company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Fish
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jit Kee Chin
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-11-20
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